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Philippine National Police Chief Director General Ronald dela Rosa sees nothing wrong with the alleged secret jail found in one of the police stations in Manila. This, however, was only if the prisoners there were not tortured or extorted from. “As long as the prisoners were not tortured or extorted (from), it’s okay with me,” he told reporters. The detainees in the supposed secret facility in Station 1 have since been moved to a regular […]
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte together with the other Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Heads of State/Government gather at the Meeting Room 1 of the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) in Pasay City to seal the “ASEAN Declaration on the Role of the Civil Service as a Catalyst for Achieving the ASEAN Community Vision 2025”, in a signing ceremony during the 30th ASEAN Summit on April 29, 2017.
(Eagle News Service) – The heads of state of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) led by President Rodrigo Duterte formally signed the declaration on the role of the civil service as a catalyst to achieve the regional bloc’s 2025 vision on Saturday. The declaration–signed at the Philippine International Convention Center—underscores the significance of the civil service as the backbone of good governance in the region, and its role for an enhanced cross-sectoral […]
QUEZON CITY, Philippines (Eagle News) — Another highlight of the opening ceremonies for the 30th ASEAN Summit is the singing of the Philippines’ ASEAN chairmanship theme song, the “ASEAN Spirit” written by Virgilio Almario, National Artist for Literature with music by Josefino Toledo. This song reflects the core message of the Philippines for its ASEAN chairmanship that is that the Philippines champions the positive change in the community to produce a unified voice in the world. Likewise, the […]
QUEZON CITY, Philippines (Eagle News) — Opening performance in the 30th ASEAN Summit: Iisang Bangka Tayo (We Are in the Same Boat).
GOTHENBURG, Sweden (Reuters) — A research team in Sweden is developing a new concept which will allow people to capture, store and release solar energy whenever they want. Solar energy storage has proved incredibly challenging, but a team from Chalmers University of Technology in Gothenburg is trying to use artificial molecules to overcome this limitation. The group has shown that it is possible to convert solar energy directly into energy stored in the bonds of […]
The 7.2 magnitude quake that hit off the coast of Sarangani province early Saturday (April 29) damaged buildings and several infrastructure projects based on these photos contributed by our correspondents. (Eagle News Service)
QUEZON CITY, Philippines (Eagle News) — The entrance of the heads of states and their spouses marked the opening of the 30th Association of the Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit at the at the Plenary Hall of the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) in Pasay City, Manila. This was followed by the singing of the ASEAN National Anthem– “The ASEAN Way” led by the Filipina renowned singer, Rachelle Alejandro.
Full Text of the Statement of President Rodrigo Roa Duterte during the Opening Ceremony of the 30th ASEAN Summit [Plenary Hall, Philippine International Convention Center, Pasay City | 29 April 2017] Your Majesty, ASEAN Heads of State and Government, Secretary General of ASEAN,Former President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, Distinguished Guests, Ladies and Gentlemen, I am honored to welcome you all to Manila for the 30th ASEAN Summit. The Philippines is privileged to chair the ASEAN on […]
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — President Donald Trump on Friday assailed North Korea’s latest ballistic missile launch as a show of disrespect toward its ally China. “North Korea disrespected the wishes of China & its highly respected President when it launched, though unsuccessfully, a missile today. Bad!” Trump wrote on Twitter a few hours after the failed launch. © Agence France-Presse
